This bag was made originally with the intention of using it for trick or treating. It has served us well for over 5 years and holds quite a bit of candy! The handle is fairly plush and easy to carry for little hands. I purchased one skein each of orange and spring green. Very little green is needed, so a partial ball of yarn should be fine, and the bag itself only used maybe a third of the orange give or take. Work up a few of these to give out as gifts for next years trick or treaters!